LOINC Code 62873-5: PhenX - assay herpes simplex virus types 1 - 2 protocol 160501

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component PhenX - assay herpes simplex virus types 1 - 2 protocol 160501. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• PhenX - assay herpes simplex virus types 1 - 2 protocol 160501
• This protocol provides information for drawing, processing, and storing blood for the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) assay according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are measured using the Solid-Phase Enzymatic Immunodot method.
• Assay herpes simplex 1-2 proto; Herp splx; HSV; i; II; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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